Post by CLAUDIUS CHANDLER on Jan 27, 2011 11:45:11 GMT -5
Hi, my name is Nessie and this is my technically fourth (I used to play Fagin but dropped him recently) character. Something you should know about me is I like playing characters that murder their relatives. Something’s not quite right there….
Canon: ‘The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark’ – William Shakespeare
Custom Title: Smiling, damnéd villain
PHYSICAL
Age: Early forties
Gender: Male
Appearance:
Height: 5' 11"
Body: Despite the fact he often drinks to excess, Claudius keeps himself in shape with a strenuous exercise regime
Other distinguishing features: His dark eyes are his most noticeable feature
Wardrobe: Very crisp and professional but when he's out on the town he tends to dress more casually. Mostly wears smart suits, often with colourful ties. Due to the amount of money Hamler Enterprises brings him he can afford to dress well, and he does.[/ul]
Play By: Nestor Carbonell
PERSONALITY
General personality:
Claudius Chandler seems, when you first meet him, a very warm and friendly sort of guy. He's very charismatic, approachable and esay to get along with (that and he won't turn down the offer of a drink). He's is very eloquent and can speak persuasivley, meaning people warm to him as he clearly knows what he's talking about.
Behind closed doors its a different story. Claudius rules Hamlet Enterprises with an iron fist, and has turned the company away from the values and do-gooding his brother set it up with, now exploiting his powers for maximum finacial gain. He can have a cruel tongue when need be and is quick to criticize others for the faults he finds in them.
Quotes, frequently used expressions: N/A
Likes:
Dislikes:
Strengths: Eloquence, being able to hold his drink (or so he thinks), shrewdness
Weaknesses: Alcohol, greed, ambition
BACKGROUND
Family:
Hamlet Chandler Senior – brother, deceased
Gertrude Chandler – sister in law
Hamlet Chandler Junior – nephew
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Management
Occupation: CEO of Hamlet Enterprises
Worst past experience: When Hamlet Chandler Sr. announced he'd rather his son take over the company than Claudius
Best past experience: The day he was made CEO of Hamlet Enterprises
Image: Claudius may be a bigwig, but he's a bigwig people want to get to know. He's charismatic and charming and knows just what to say and when to say it. He seems very warm, friendly and approachable but, depending on the circumstances, he can take a turn for the worse.
History:
Some say criminals are born that way. Others say they're moulded into what they become. For Claudius Chandler, the distinction is blurred. His upstanding, devout and priviliged childhood didn't exactly hint at criminality, nor did his teen years. Yes, he tended to put partying before his studies but he was clever enough to keep up this lifestyle without too much trouble.
Claudius was well liked at school and was a popular figure, even going so far as to run for Student Council President one year (which, although he didn't get the position, could be said to have given his ambition a kick start). He was also a member of the Debating Society (honing his skills in public speaking) and took part in Ballroom Dancing classes once a week, making him all the more eligible a catch (Claudius was, and remains, quite a ladies' man).
He and his older brother, Hamlet Chandler, had never really been rivals for their parents' affections, or rivals amongst themselves. The closest they got was when Hamlet suggested that Claudius spend more time on his schoolwork and was rebuked for it.
Or so it seemed.
Hamlet was a noble and upstanding man, never once suspecting his brother's true feelings for him. For Claudius, however, things were very different. Despite the fact his brother had little to lord over him, Claudius always felt as though Hamlet was getting the better end of the deal. Hamlet was often told he was destined for great things and Claudius detested this; what was so special about his older brother? A typical younger sibling mentality, most would say. But it was much more than that.
Claudius' dislike for his brother continued to grow when, having graduated from university, it was to find his brother was already tearing ahead in setting up his own business (not only this but he'd recently got himself married). Hamlet cordially invited Claudius to help him in the company and, despite the fact the offer was sinciere and genuinley well meant, Claudius seemed to regard it as a slur, as though his brother was implying he couldn't fend for himself.
That wasn't to say he wouldn't accept the position.
Not long after came Harry Chandler, Hamlet's son. Claudius liked him well enough, though he found playing the role of uncle to be mostly tiresome and a chore. Hamlet did not seem to notice this, for all Claudius' antics.
Soon young Harry Chandler was following in his beloved father's footsteps, making ventures into the business world and returning to university to increase his knowledge.
It was while Harry was away that the deed was done.
Hamlet Chandler was murdered.
By none other than his brother, Claudius.
Was it jealousy? A sibling rivalry a step too far? No-one knows for sure. But one thing is certain; Claudius felt no remorse for his actions.
With his brother out of the way, Claudius took over as CEO of Hamlet Enterprises, snatching the position right from under his nephew's nose. To everyone's surprise Hamlet's widow, 'Gertrude', was completely on board with Claudius' re-vamping of the company (there are many suspicions as to why this is but nothing has been proven).
Claudius can see his nephew is devestated by his father's passing, but suffice to say he doesn't feel the same. He doesn't feel a shred of guilt or remorse...at least not yet.
THE SAMPLE
In Character Sample:
It was almost too simple. Trust in the wrong people really could be the death of you.
An event was taking place to celebrate some achievement of Hamlet's within the business field; saving yet another floundering company from bankruptcy or something. Claudius neither knew nor cared; the honourable intentions his brother had for the company had never sat right with him.
Watching him laughing and smiling with his associates as though all was right with the world made Claudius' own act even more vigourous; pretending he was enjoying himself and shaking hands, drinking deeply from his champagne glass.
He offered, all politeness, to get his brother a refill. Hamlet, unsuspecting and barely paying attention, handed over the glass without a second thought. It was the work of a moment to slip in the drug. He would poison his brother and in turn poison all he'd worked for, destroying it all in one fell swoop.
It had taken a lot out of Claudius' wallet to get his hands on the drug...but it would be worth it. It wasn't as though Hamlet would drink the stuff and drop dead, no, this particular concotion was much more clever than that. It would look as though he'd had a heart attack, or similar. The fact that it would get rid of him was all that mattered to Claudius.
Hamlet accepted the glass his brother offered him with all the good graces one would expect of him, soon therafter downing it as a toast was made to the success and future of the company.
Claudius' laughter and smile was not so forced at this.
ooc: It's a tad short and unimaginative but I hope it will suffice. (:
Claudius Chandler
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Canon: ‘The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark’ – William Shakespeare
Custom Title: Smiling, damnéd villain
PHYSICAL
Age: Early forties
Gender: Male
Appearance:
Height: 5' 11"
Body: Despite the fact he often drinks to excess, Claudius keeps himself in shape with a strenuous exercise regime
Other distinguishing features: His dark eyes are his most noticeable feature
Wardrobe: Very crisp and professional but when he's out on the town he tends to dress more casually. Mostly wears smart suits, often with colourful ties. Due to the amount of money Hamler Enterprises brings him he can afford to dress well, and he does.[/ul]
Play By: Nestor Carbonell
PERSONALITY
General personality:
Claudius Chandler seems, when you first meet him, a very warm and friendly sort of guy. He's very charismatic, approachable and esay to get along with (that and he won't turn down the offer of a drink). He's is very eloquent and can speak persuasivley, meaning people warm to him as he clearly knows what he's talking about.
Behind closed doors its a different story. Claudius rules Hamlet Enterprises with an iron fist, and has turned the company away from the values and do-gooding his brother set it up with, now exploiting his powers for maximum finacial gain. He can have a cruel tongue when need be and is quick to criticize others for the faults he finds in them.
Quotes, frequently used expressions: N/A
Likes:
- Alcohol (with a fondness for fine wine)
- Playing poker (and winning)
- Jazz music
- The opposite gender
- A night at the theatre
- Ballroom dancing
Dislikes:
- Being accused of things he didn’t do
- Losing
- When people don’t listen to him
- His deceased brother
- When people spread lies about him
Strengths: Eloquence, being able to hold his drink (or so he thinks), shrewdness
Weaknesses: Alcohol, greed, ambition
BACKGROUND
Family:
Hamlet Chandler Senior – brother, deceased
Gertrude Chandler – sister in law
Hamlet Chandler Junior – nephew
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Management
Occupation: CEO of Hamlet Enterprises
Worst past experience: When Hamlet Chandler Sr. announced he'd rather his son take over the company than Claudius
Best past experience: The day he was made CEO of Hamlet Enterprises
Image: Claudius may be a bigwig, but he's a bigwig people want to get to know. He's charismatic and charming and knows just what to say and when to say it. He seems very warm, friendly and approachable but, depending on the circumstances, he can take a turn for the worse.
History:
Some say criminals are born that way. Others say they're moulded into what they become. For Claudius Chandler, the distinction is blurred. His upstanding, devout and priviliged childhood didn't exactly hint at criminality, nor did his teen years. Yes, he tended to put partying before his studies but he was clever enough to keep up this lifestyle without too much trouble.
Claudius was well liked at school and was a popular figure, even going so far as to run for Student Council President one year (which, although he didn't get the position, could be said to have given his ambition a kick start). He was also a member of the Debating Society (honing his skills in public speaking) and took part in Ballroom Dancing classes once a week, making him all the more eligible a catch (Claudius was, and remains, quite a ladies' man).
He and his older brother, Hamlet Chandler, had never really been rivals for their parents' affections, or rivals amongst themselves. The closest they got was when Hamlet suggested that Claudius spend more time on his schoolwork and was rebuked for it.
Or so it seemed.
Hamlet was a noble and upstanding man, never once suspecting his brother's true feelings for him. For Claudius, however, things were very different. Despite the fact his brother had little to lord over him, Claudius always felt as though Hamlet was getting the better end of the deal. Hamlet was often told he was destined for great things and Claudius detested this; what was so special about his older brother? A typical younger sibling mentality, most would say. But it was much more than that.
Claudius' dislike for his brother continued to grow when, having graduated from university, it was to find his brother was already tearing ahead in setting up his own business (not only this but he'd recently got himself married). Hamlet cordially invited Claudius to help him in the company and, despite the fact the offer was sinciere and genuinley well meant, Claudius seemed to regard it as a slur, as though his brother was implying he couldn't fend for himself.
That wasn't to say he wouldn't accept the position.
Not long after came Harry Chandler, Hamlet's son. Claudius liked him well enough, though he found playing the role of uncle to be mostly tiresome and a chore. Hamlet did not seem to notice this, for all Claudius' antics.
Soon young Harry Chandler was following in his beloved father's footsteps, making ventures into the business world and returning to university to increase his knowledge.
It was while Harry was away that the deed was done.
Hamlet Chandler was murdered.
By none other than his brother, Claudius.
Was it jealousy? A sibling rivalry a step too far? No-one knows for sure. But one thing is certain; Claudius felt no remorse for his actions.
With his brother out of the way, Claudius took over as CEO of Hamlet Enterprises, snatching the position right from under his nephew's nose. To everyone's surprise Hamlet's widow, 'Gertrude', was completely on board with Claudius' re-vamping of the company (there are many suspicions as to why this is but nothing has been proven).
Claudius can see his nephew is devestated by his father's passing, but suffice to say he doesn't feel the same. He doesn't feel a shred of guilt or remorse...at least not yet.
THE SAMPLE
In Character Sample:
It was almost too simple. Trust in the wrong people really could be the death of you.
An event was taking place to celebrate some achievement of Hamlet's within the business field; saving yet another floundering company from bankruptcy or something. Claudius neither knew nor cared; the honourable intentions his brother had for the company had never sat right with him.
Watching him laughing and smiling with his associates as though all was right with the world made Claudius' own act even more vigourous; pretending he was enjoying himself and shaking hands, drinking deeply from his champagne glass.
He offered, all politeness, to get his brother a refill. Hamlet, unsuspecting and barely paying attention, handed over the glass without a second thought. It was the work of a moment to slip in the drug. He would poison his brother and in turn poison all he'd worked for, destroying it all in one fell swoop.
It had taken a lot out of Claudius' wallet to get his hands on the drug...but it would be worth it. It wasn't as though Hamlet would drink the stuff and drop dead, no, this particular concotion was much more clever than that. It would look as though he'd had a heart attack, or similar. The fact that it would get rid of him was all that mattered to Claudius.
Hamlet accepted the glass his brother offered him with all the good graces one would expect of him, soon therafter downing it as a toast was made to the success and future of the company.
Claudius' laughter and smile was not so forced at this.
ooc: It's a tad short and unimaginative but I hope it will suffice. (:
